Picking Something Fresh in the Public Orchard

Posted on Jul 13, 2016 by The Forks Market

What's better than walking around, enjoying the summer sun, and picking berries right from the branch? Picking berries in the heart of Winnipeg's downtown! The fruit in our Public Orchard is starting to ripen, and we can't wait until you can harvest fruit from the trees. Yes – you can pick the fruit for FREE!

In 2013, Winnipeg CORE helped us install 61 fruit trees and as many as 75 fruit bearing shrubs as a part of our Target Zero initiative. Since the trees and shrubs are still fairly young, it will take 2 or 3 years until all the plants are producing the fruits of their labour.

BUT, some of the plants in the Public Orchard are very close to giving us summer treats!

Here are some of our favorites:

Ben Connan Currant

Taste: Rich blackcurrant flavourWhen they're ripe: When they are a deep purple (darker than in this photo)Use them for:Blackcurrant Shortbread Bars

Goji BerryOur Goji Berry plants are currently full of flowers like these ones that will soon produce fruit!Taste: Slightly bitter with a sweet berry aftertasteWhen they're ripe: When they turn bright red and taste slightly sweetUse them for:Pineapple Goji Berry Smoothie

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